For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,954 students in Anson County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Anson County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
2,954 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
197 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Anson County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#268 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
63%
Graduation Rate
89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.71
# American Indian Students
8 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
45 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
235 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
20%
# Black Students
1,625 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
55%
25%
# White Students
907 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
31%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
143 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
250
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
246
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
208
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
227
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
228
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
222
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
226
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
239
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
236
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
306
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
205
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
191
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
170
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,952 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,666 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,952
$11,229
Spending / Student
$12,666
$11,655
Best Anson County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ansonville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9104 Hwy 52 N
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 826-8337
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 826-8337
Grades: K-5
| 162 students
Rank: #22.
Peachland-polkton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9633 Hwy 74 W
Peachland, NC 28133
(704) 272-8061
Peachland, NC 28133
(704) 272-8061
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #33.
Anson Co. Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
177 Ledbetter Street
Polkton, NC 28135
(704) 272-5396
Polkton, NC 28135
(704) 272-5396
Grades: 9-13
| 217 students
Rank: #44.
Lilesville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Camden Street
Lilesville, NC 28091
(704) 848-4975
Lilesville, NC 28091
(704) 848-4975
Grades: K-5
| 215 students
Rank: #55.
Anson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
832 Us Hwy 52 N
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-3945
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-3945
Grades: 6-8
| 701 students
Rank: #66.
Morven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6715 Hwy 52 S
Morven, NC 28119
(704) 851-9306
Morven, NC 28119
(704) 851-9306
Grades: K-5
| 155 students
Rank: #77.
Anson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
96 Anson High School Road
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9301
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9301
Grades: 9-12
| 655 students
Rank: #88.
Wadesboro Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1542 Hwy 52 S
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-4423
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-4423
Grades: K-3
| 290 students
Rank: #99.
Wadesboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
321 Camden Road
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9383
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9383
Grades: 4-5
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Anson County Schools School District?
Anson County Schools School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,954 students.
What is the rank of Anson County Schools School District?
Anson County Schools School District is ranked #265 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Anson County Schools School District?
55% of Anson County Schools School District students are Black, 31% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anson County Schools School District?
Anson County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Anson County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,666 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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